For more than 20 years, Top Driver has been the Midwest's premier private driver education company. Our mission is simple: help students develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need for a lifetime of safe, responsible driving.
We believe our instructors make the difference. That's why we invest in comprehensive training, provide industry-leading curriculum and teaching resources, and foster a supportive team environment where instructors can thrive.
If you're passionate about teaching, coaching, and making a positive impact on young drivers, we'd love to have you on our team.
What You'll Do
As a Driver Education Instructor, you'll help teens become safe, confident, and responsible drivers through both classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Teach behind-the-wheel driving lessons using Top Driver's proven curriculum
- Lead engaging classroom sessions covering traffic laws, road signs, defensive driving techniques, and safe driving habits
- Coach students with patience and encouragement as they build confidence behind the wheel
- Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback to support their success
- Maintain accurate student records, lesson documentation, and attendance
- Create a positive, professional, and safe learning environment for every student
What We're Looking For
Successful instructors are:
- Excellent communicators who enjoy teaching and mentoring others
- Patient, calm, and supportive under pressure
- Dependable, professional, and safety-focused
- Comfortable working with teenagers from a variety of backgrounds
- Able to adapt their teaching style to meet individual learning needs
- Organized and detail-oriented
Previous experience in education, coaching, training, customer service, or working with youth is a plus, but not required.
Schedule & Flexibility
We understand life is busy, which is why we offer flexible scheduling based on seasonal demand.
We currently have Full-Time (30+ hours/week) and Part-Time (10+ hours/week) opportunities available at our Libertyville classroom location.
A typical schedule includes a combination of:
- After-school hours
- Evenings
- Weekends
Sunday availability is a plus. Additional daytime hours are often available during the summer and school holiday breaks.
Benefits
Full-Time employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Instructor Training
- Flexible Scheduling
- Ongoing Professional Development
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Valid Illinois driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Why Join Top Driver?
As a Driver Education Instructor, you'll do more than teach students how to drive—you'll help shape safe, confident drivers for life. Every lesson you teach contributes to safer roads and stronger communities.
If you're looking for a rewarding position where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexibility and a supportive team environment, apply today and join Top Driver!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in teaching driver education?
- Are you looking for fulltime or part time employment?
- What relevant experience do you have to teach driver education?
- Do you have a valid Illinois Driver License?
- Do you have a valid substitute/teaching certification?
Work Location: In person
